Handmade puppet theatre and mechanics demonstrations
Watch one puppeteer animate a whole cast, then reveal the stagecraft
Pumpernickel Puppets / John McDonough
John McDonough builds and operates an entire cast ranging from small hand puppets to larger-than-life figures. Pumpernickel offers private-party performances with a portable stage, live character voices and sound effects, followed by a demonstration of the puppetry behind the show.
Current location note / listed area: Worcester, Massachusetts-based mobile puppet theatre; exact travel by inquiry
Family-oriented repertoire is advertised for ages three and up. Confirm the chosen production, actual puppet scale, demonstration, audience participation, indoor staging, ceiling clearance, electricity, travel and date. The larger-space variety show is specifically limited in availability; elapsed 2026 public dates are not open slots. No wedding or adult-cabaret adaptation is established.
Public-source research · 2026-10-30 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
Original research sources
- https://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/
- https://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/our-shows.html
- https://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/behind-the-scenes.html
- https://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/contact-us.html
- https://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/upcoming-shows.html
Documented state connections
Geographic evidence is retained historical research, not current service availability.
- Massachusetts · based
The owned current booking page names John McDonough and the Worcester, Massachusetts operating contact. The same site offers private parties and a 2026 public calendar; broad New England wording and past host locations are not additional coverage rows.